1 in 60 Rule

  • One degree off course? After sixty miles, you’ll miss your target by an entire mile.
  • Proverbs 4:25-27

Can I do this in the name of the Lord?

  • Colossians 3:17 - This refers to both secular and spiritual activities. We should always be reflecting Jesus in what we do.
  • Acts 4:10-12
  • Galatians 2:20
  • Hebrews 13:15 - Thankfulness to God can be a good indicator of our attitude.
  • Romans 1:20-21
  • I Thessalonians 5:18

Am I providing for the lust of the flesh?

  • Romans 13:12-14 - Make no provision for lust!
  • What am I feeding? Whatever I feed will grow.

Am I pursuing a course that daily leads to walking by the spirit?

  • Galatians 5:16-21 - Walk in the spirit!
  • Romans 6:23 - Sin results in spiritual death.
  • Galatians 5:22-24
  • Galatians 5:13
  • Philippians 4:7
  • II Corinthians 13:5

How do we measure how well we are staying on track as Christians?

Here are four signs you are doing well:

  1. You are pursuing God.
    • John 15:5-12
    • I John 3:24
  2. You are not focused on what the flesh desires.
    • Galatians 5:16-17
  3. Your mind is set on walking in the spirit.
    • Romans 8:5-8
  4. You are producing good fruit.
    • Matthew 7:15-16